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Is It Possible to Lengthen Front Two Teeth with a Partial Veneer? (Photos)

After fixing a small chip a dentist removed 2mm from both of my top front teeth resulting in a shorter, rounded look. My original teeth are naturally squared off. My teeth are in great condition but the missing length and rounded shape doesn't look well with my smile. I've tried to bonding which just chips. Can I regain the length with a mini/partial veneer without removing any more tooth structure? Also, any recommendations for a lab/ceramist (brand) that can make these mini veneers? Linda

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Partial Veneers

Traditional veneers cover the entire front part of the tooth. You teeth could be lengthened with veneers if you bite allows it, otherwise your lower teeth may have to be adjusted. Veneers with no preparation tend to make your teeth more bulky which in your situation might make everything look worse than it already is. A small amount of tooth should be removed so that the veneers will have a natural appearance.

Is It Possible to Lengthen Front Two Teeth with a Partial Veneer?

It is possible !! and different types of veneers can be provided. Veneers can change the shape, color, and length of patients’ teeth with the application of ultra-thin shells of porcelain. Porcelain veneers are custom-made to fit perfectly over a patient’s original teeth, and the procedure can be completed in just two visits .Because the porcelain is translucent, much like a real tooth, porcelain veneers are extremely natural looking and blend in with surrounding teeth... more

How to Lengthen My Front Two Teeth?

You would be a great candidate to lengthen your front two teeth with porcelain veneers, but you would need to remove some tooth structure from the outside of the teeth or they will look too bulky. A small percentage of cases can be made to look natural without removing tooth structure, but you are not one of them. You could not do a "partial" veneer as it would need to cover the whole outside of the tooth. You will get a beautiful result with traditional veneers... more

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Partial Veneer

THe veneer will need to cover the entire front of your teeth to have adequate strength and proper appearence. Veneers can always be done without prepping the tooth but only about 20% percent will look great without some minimal preparation. From the photo it looks like if you do a no prep veneer on just the two centrals, they will look bulkier than your other teeth. A mockup with bonding material could be placed on your tooth to simulate the veneer thickness so you could... more

Lengthen front teeth with veneers

A porcelain veneer will cover the entire front of your tooth, and in the majority of cases will require removing a thin layer of tooth structure from the front of the tooth first. WHY? If you place a veneer on the front of a tooth without "making room for it", in many many cases those teeth will end up looking and/or feeling too bulky, and looking like you just had veneers done, which is likely not the look you are trying to achieve. In cases where the teeth are in... more

Are there any veneers with minimal tooth removal.

There are no such thing as partial veneers. Veneers themselves are a form of partial coverage . The only way to restore the length is full veneer. there is not much removed from teeth generally when you get a veneer. It is very thin in most cases. I hope you find a cosmetic dentist who cam help you. what am I about to mention below is not directed at you and it is just a general comment meant for everyone this panel . I hope the public benefits from it, and I hope it helps us dentists look... more

Soheyla Marzvaan, DDS

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Custom veneers are your best choice

Once tooth structure has been removed it's gone. No prep lumineers or veneers can be used but it's hard to get a perfect match, look for a master ceramist to do your veneers. You'll get what you want and not worry about your current shorter teeth. dentist may try to sell you more veneers to guarantee the match but a master ceramist can do it,. Good luck. Dr. Richard Sprague.

Options for Lengthening Anterior Teeth

I am so sorry that your teeth were so drastically reduced and the shape is now round and shorter. You mentioned ways to correct the the contour of the teeth, making them square, and adding length. Find a good cosmetic dentist!Ask him first about no prep veneers to add length and shape to your teeth. There is no tooth reduction at all with any non prep veneers. Lumineers and Vivaneers are all brand names for non prep veneers. Also you can look into full facial veneers but this... more

Lengthening of anterior teeth or "mini veneers"

Upper central incisors are the most shown teeth during the smile, which identify the beaty and harmony of the smile. If the upper anterior teeth are chipped and the length is reduced, it is complicated to achieve long-term stable result with composite restorations. In the situation when the esthetics of upper anterior teeth is a concern some permanent pocelain solutions can be considered. No-prep veneers or Lumineers can be a good option in cases when patients do not have traumatic occlusion... more

Adding length to your teeth

So sorry to hear so much was taken away from your front teeth. I'm not sure if a partial veneer would work in your best interest. Veneering process involves removing a thin amount of tooth structure off the front, sides and edge of the tooth. The tooth surface removed is then replaced by a thin shell of porcelain. The bonding of the veneers, if done correctly, can provide you with years of service from your new pretty smile. That being said, a partial... more

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